Cross Creek Ranch closure leaves nearly 70 employees without jobs, dozens of weddings canceled
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.
Florida couple accused of killing tenant at Brandon apartment complex makes first court appearance
A husband and wife are accused of killing a tenant while they were trying to evict him from an apartment in Brandon.
A husband and wife are accused of killing a tenant while they were trying to evict him from an apartment in Brandon.
Downtown St. Pete to Tampa in minutes? Florida cleared to launch ‘flying taxi’ tests this summer
The future of flying over Tampa Bay may be closer than anyone thought. Florida has been selected as one of just eight nationwide test sites for a new federal program designed to bring electric air taxis, often called “flying cars," into real-world operation.
The future of flying over Tampa Bay may be closer than anyone thought. Florida has been selected as one of just eight nationwide test sites for a new federal program designed to bring electric air taxis, often called “flying cars," into real-world operation.
Longtime South Tampa boutique closing after 26 years, owner cites ongoing roadwork
The owner of a longtime South Tampa boutique said the city’s ongoing stormwater relief project and limited parking have proven to be insurmountable roadblocks for her business.
The owner of a longtime South Tampa boutique said the city’s ongoing stormwater relief project and limited parking have proven to be insurmountable roadblocks for her business.
Tampa family turns son's cancer journey into Raymond James Stadium 5K for pediatric research
A Bay Area family has found purpose in their journey with cancer and a calling to help others.
A Bay Area family has found purpose in their journey with cancer and a calling to help others.
Florida couple shoots, kills Brandon man while trying to evict him from apartment: HCSO
A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Brandon.
A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Brandon.
Fire breaks out at recycling facility in Tampa: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says they are battling a junkyard fire that broke out Tuesday morning in Tampa.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says they are battling a junkyard fire that broke out Tuesday morning in Tampa.
Chance encounter with cardiac nurse helps save Sun City gardener after sudden heart attack
Jeff Pollier collapsed in a community garden on October 19, 2025, but by sheer coincidence, a cardiac nurse who happened to be walking by jumped in to help, performing CPR and helping get Pollier the care he needed to survive.
Jeff Pollier collapsed in a community garden on October 19, 2025, but by sheer coincidence, a cardiac nurse who happened to be walking by jumped in to help, performing CPR and helping get Pollier the care he needed to survive.
Man shot, killed at Brandon apartment complex
A man was shot and killed at a Brandon apartment complex along Lake Chapman Drive Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
A man was shot and killed at a Brandon apartment complex along Lake Chapman Drive Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Wondering what’s planned for area near Tampa’s old Army-Navy store? Here’s what’s proposed
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
Amazon launches Prime Air drone delivery in Ruskin, first site in Florida
Amazon is bringing its futuristic delivery system to Florida. The company has launched its Prime Air drone delivery service at their fulfillment center in Ruskin, marking the first location in the state to offer this.
Amazon is bringing its futuristic delivery system to Florida. The company has launched its Prime Air drone delivery service at their fulfillment center in Ruskin, marking the first location in the state to offer this.
Florida Strawberry Festival wraps up 96th year in Plant City, drawing hundreds of thousands
The Florida Strawberry Festival wrapped up Sunday, bringing crowds for concerts, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and, of course, plenty of strawberry shortcake.
The Florida Strawberry Festival wrapped up Sunday, bringing crowds for concerts, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and, of course, plenty of strawberry shortcake.
Dozens gather for International Women's Day Rally in Tampa
There were a few dozen people packed into the area in front of Tampa City Hall on International Women's Day.
There were a few dozen people packed into the area in front of Tampa City Hall on International Women's Day.
Tampa Bay Rowdies, TOPSoccer host inclusive event for young athletes with disabilities
It was an exciting day on the pitch as many young athletes got the chance to play soccer while traveling "around the world."
It was an exciting day on the pitch as many young athletes got the chance to play soccer while traveling "around the world."
Plant City motorcyclist dies after being hit by 2 vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport: PCSO
A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle and was hit by two vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle and was hit by two vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa-based Grey Bull Rescue brings 300 Americans home from Middle East
Grey Bull Rescue, a Tampa-based group founded by Bryan Stern, completed its 805th mission by evacuating about 300 Americans from the Middle East to Washington, D.C.
Grey Bull Rescue, a Tampa-based group founded by Bryan Stern, completed its 805th mission by evacuating about 300 Americans from the Middle East to Washington, D.C.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrap up 'She Is Football Weekend' promoting leadership for girls through sports
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up their second annual "She Is Football Weekend," a multi-day initiative focused on empowering young girls through sports, leadership and community engagement.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up their second annual "She Is Football Weekend," a multi-day initiative focused on empowering young girls through sports, leadership and community engagement.
Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup events
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign.
University of Tampa students try to feed homeless with meal plan credits, school says it's against policy
Dozens of students at The University of Tampa joined together to try and feed the homeless using what they have. In this case, students were using leftover meal credits from the dining hall to take food to go help the hungry.
Dozens of students at The University of Tampa joined together to try and feed the homeless using what they have. In this case, students were using leftover meal credits from the dining hall to take food to go help the hungry.
'Extreme' water shortage triggered in Tampa Bay area: What residents need to know
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels.